Label Manager

ABOUT MATERIAL MUSIC

With 15 years of history in the heart of Central London,  Material Music have built a respected and diverse roster of record labels, delivering standout dance releases and expanding into artist management and publishing. Our forward-thinking labels, Future Disco, Needwant, Stress, Dansu Discs and PRESSURE are focused on discovering and developing the next generation of talent.

Based in buzzing Soho with a hybrid working culture, we operate as a creative hub for passionate music lovers. Everything we do is driven by integrity, care and a commitment to pushing boundaries. We champion the music we believe in, deliver exceptional campaigns, and work tirelessly to help our artists reach new audiences and achieve long-term success

THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Music, you will play a central role in discovering and signing new talent while driving the day-to-day operations, marketing activity and full campaign rollouts that bring each label’s vision to life. Working across multiple forward-thinking dance-music brands, you’ll engage closely with their communities and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver impactful campaigns from concept to completion. This role blends A&R instinct with strong marketing, organisational and strategic skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining and nurturing strong relationships with artists and their management teams
• Scout and identify emerging and established artists in the dance and electronic music scene
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments to capitalise on new opportunities Planning and managing multiple release campaigns across different genres - from inception to completion
• Facilitating communication between different departments and teams
• Managing release budgets, creating sales projections and ensuring profitability and accountability for spends
• Developing and implementing growth strategies for our labels and artists.
• Leading marketing efforts to promote releases, including but not exclusive to digital marketing, social media, e-marketing and public relations
• Monitor and analyse social media metrics to make data-driven decisions
• Oversee the distribution of music across various platforms, ensuring timely and effective release strategies

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Location: Preferably live in London or able to travel to London easily. This is a hybrid role but not suitable for full-time remote working
• Passion: Strong passion for dance and electronic music and a deep understanding of of its genres /  scenes is a must
• Experience: Minimum 4x years experience at a music company (record label, management company or music publisher) in a Marketing/Label position with a proven track record working across release campaigns
• Network: To have a wide range of music industry contacts from artists, managers media, and beyond
• Multi-tasker: Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Management: Experience managing deadlines, individuals, budgets and teams
• Team Player: A confident team player with strong communication, both written and verbal

CORE SKILLS

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with ability to help shape our brands
• Strong negotiation skills including experience with contracts and budgets
• Leadership qualities, with ability to manage teams and build relationships
• Understanding of digital marketing, fan engagement and campaign strategy
• Cultural awareness, particularly around emerging music trends
• Knowledge of physical product and distribution would be beneficial but not essential

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Us: Send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the right candidate for this role.

Learn more about us at www.materialmusic.net.

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full-time, hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

Position: Full-time

Material Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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